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Immigration Updates: changes to Canadian immigration rules that matter to our clients. Each update is checked against official IRCC sources and reviewed by Deepika Minhas, Class L3 RCIC-IRB (CICC licence R706527).
General information only, not legal advice. Rules change often, so confirm current requirements on canada.ca or request a consultation.
Latest Immigration Updates
How to Extend Your Visitor Status in Canada (Visitor Record)
How to extend your stay in Canada with a visitor record: apply 30 days before expiry, maintained status, and restoring status within 90 days.
Inland vs Outland Spousal Sponsorship and the Spousal Open Work Permit
Who can apply for spousal sponsorship inland or outland, who qualifies for the spousal open work permit, when to apply, and what happens if status expires.
Parents and Grandparents Program 2026: What IRCC Has Announced
IRCC paused new Parents and Grandparents Program intake on July 15, 2026. Sponsor eligibility, the 3-year income rule, the 20-year undertaking, and the Super Visa.
Invitation Letter for a Canada Visitor Visa or Super Visa
What IRCC says an invitation letter for a Canadian visitor visa or Super Visa must include, the extra Super Visa items, and a fill-in template.
Super Visa Income Requirement 2026 (LICO Table)
IRCC’s Super Visa minimum income table by family size, who counts in the family, the two income options since March 31, 2026, and the proof IRCC accepts.
Super Visa Insurance Requirements in 2026: What IRCC Asks For
What IRCC requires for Super Visa medical insurance: $100,000 coverage, 1 year from entry, a Canadian or OSFI-authorized insurer, and instalment rules.
New IRCC Penalties for Unauthorized Immigration Representatives: How to Check a Consultant
Since October 28, 2026, IRCC can fine unauthorized or dishonest paid immigration representatives. How to check a consultant’s licence before you pay.
Express Entry Changes on November 3, 2026: What the New CRS Points Mean
What changes in Express Entry on November 3, 2026: the Labour Market Integration factor, high-wage points, job offer points without an LMIA, and the invitation pause.